TODAY AND TOMORROW

In Motion School of Dance ?Around the World? (themed showcase featuring dancers from pre-ballet to professional levels in jazz, tap, modern, creative movement), City Hall Theatre. Matinees (May 13, 14, 20) 2 p.m., evening performances (May 12-14, 17-20) 7 p.m. Tickets ($25-$60) available online at www.inmotion.bm or from City Hall box office 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Bermuda Musical & Dramatic Society latest comedy is ?The Beauty Queen of Leenane? at the Daylesford Theatre on Washington Street at 8 p.m. The Box Office is open May 8 to May 12 from 5.30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and up to 8 p.m. on show nights. Tickets are also available during box office hours on 292-0848. The online booking www.bmds.bm or www.boxoffice.bm.

TODAY

Sandys Family of Schools is having an Inaugural Heritage Walk at 11.30 a.m. The aim is to help make Sandys & Bermuda a better place to live. Make pledge cheques payable to Sandys Beyond 2000. Start from school locations. There will be a rally at Sandys Middle School from 1 p.m. to 2.15 p.m.

TOMORROW

Somersfield Academy is having a family fun day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. . Free admission.

TOMORROW AND SUNDAY

Bermuda Youth Heritage Concert 2006 Presented by the Bermuda Arts Council and the Department of Cultural Affairs, directed by Marjorie Pettit with the St. John?s Youth Choir and Soloists and Jonathan McBeath in a performance of Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major by Ludwig Van Beethoven. At St. John?s Church in Pembroke at 7.30 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for students and from the Pembroke Sunday School Building from May 8 to May 20.

SUNDAY

Feel the Love Beach Parties every Sunday at Horseshoe Bay Beach. For more information visit www.unite.bm.

The Saturday School for Additional Learning (SAL) (Afrakan-Centered Education) invites you to a Bermudian Style Codfish Breakfast with tasty trimmings, the way you like them. Breakfast will be served at 7.30 a.m. You may dine in or take out. Our table will be prepared for you at the Devonshire Recreation Club (Auditorium), Frog Lane, Devonshire. $20 per plate. All contributions will benefit The Saturday School for Additional Learning (SAL). For tickets e-mail Peggy Burns at nanapeggynorthrock.bm or telephone 297-1624 and leave a message.

Fundraising Codfish Breakfast for Tino Martin who is suffering with cancer in a Boston hospital. The Codfish Breakfast is from 7 a.m. at the Pembroke Community Centre (other entrance of Admiralty House). They are catering for about 300 people and all proceeds will go towards his medical expenses. Tickets are $15.

The Butterfield Arts Festival will go ahead rain or shine in the Botanical Gardens. Eddie Ming?s drum school, salsa dancers and more will perform and works from over 140 local artists will be on view from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

MONDAY

TB Cancer & Health will be holding their second annual Sunsmart Leaders Training Session for Summer Camp Leaders and Counsellors. Keep your campers safe in the sun. The seminars are free. Check the Royal Gazette for a registration form or Contact TB Cancer & Health at 236-0880 by April 28.

?The Marine Version of T-Rex?. The lecture will be given by paleontologist Dave Ehlert of the Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center (RMDRC), the creators of the Savage ancient Seas Traveling Exhibit opening at BUEI June 4. 2006. Members $15 - Non Members $20 - Active Volunteers FREE. To purchase tickets call 297-7314. credit cards accepted. Buffet Dinner at La Coquille Restaurant after the Lecture $33.75 per person (gratuities included).

THURSDAY

Bermuda Classic Guitar Festival Lunchtime solo recital by Stephen Crawford and Louise Southwood, St. Andrew?s Church, Church Street, 1 p.m. Admission free, donations welcomed. Evening performance by Newman and Oltman Duo, St. Andrew?s church, Church Street, 7.30 p.m. Tickets: $25. Available from Bermuda School of Music ( 296-5100, Music Box ( 295-4839 or online at www.boxoffice.bm

FRIDAY

Bermuda Classic Guitar Festival Solo concert by Michael Chapdelaine, St. Andrew?s church, Church Street, 7.30 p.m. Tickets: $25. Available: Bermuda School of Music ( 296-5100, Music Box ( 295-4839 and online at www.boxoffice.bm

Sunshine League Children?s Home Sunshine Events committee is having Cocktails and Dancing at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute starting at 6.30. There will be a speed dancing event from 7 until 8.30 p.m. and a salsa demonstration by Sabor Dance School. Music by DJ Gibbo. Tickets are $35. Registration and deadline for fast impressions is May 19. For more information or to register email sunshineevents gmail.com or call 292-4360. Forms are available at Rock Island Coffee.

Sunshine League Children?s Home and Aunt Jean?s Kitchen are having a Roll Sale as a way to help raise funds for the organisation that is a home to many of Bermuda?s children. White rolls $8 per dozen and raisin rolls are $10 per dozen. Orders should be placed by May 23. ( 292-4360.

THURSDAY AND FRIDAY

Bermuda School of Russian Ballet ?Sleeping Beauty? (children?s ballet), City Hall theatre, 7.30 p.m. Tickets ($25) advance ( 292-2192. From May 22: City Hall box office 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. ( 292-2313.

EXHIBITIONS

ACE Gallery: From the ACE Collection: Approximately 70 original, unique and historic Bermuda maps spanning the 16th to 19th centuries. One of the largest collections of Bermuda maps on public display, arranged in a special exhibition to mark ACE?s 20th and Bermuda?s 500th anniversaries. ACE Global Headquarters, 17 Woodbourne Avenue, Pembroke. Open Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission free. Groups welcome by appointment. Admission free. ( 295-5200.

Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard Kok Wan Lee and Friends returned for another interesting Series show. The show will run until May 26. Admission free. ( 234-2809 www.artbermuda.bm/home1.html.

Bermuda National Gallery Bacardi Biennial of Contemporary Art (mixed media) Until September 1. Also, African, Bermuda and European Collections. Admission free. Further information: ( 295-9428 or visit www.bng.bm.

Bermuda Showcase Lighthouse Tearoom Gallery ?Heritage Bermuda? (mixed media) featuring Chris Grimes, Bruce Stuart, Vaughan Evans, Deirdre Furtado, Christopher Marson and Milton Hill Sr. Continues through May 28. Further information: ( 238-8679 or visit www.bermudashowcase.com.

Bermuda Society of Arts ?Oil and Water Again? is a show that will feature the works of two of Bermuda?s well-known artists Jonah Jones and Chris Marson. The exhibition opens in the Onion Gallery, while Lynn Morrell will be in the Edinburgh Gallery with her works. Both open on May 19. Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Admission free. ( 292-3824. Next exhibition: Summer Members Show themed: Really Big or Really Small. Un-juried and all mediums. Frances Furbert?s Pastels.

Commissioner?s House, Bermuda Maritime Museum, Dockyard: ?Words from the Sea,? a collaborative showcase with Bermuda Archives of Royal Navy logbooks and journals from the 1820s to the 1930s, featuring works from the Fay & Geoffrey Elliott Collection, in the Fay & Geoffrey Elliott Room, top floor, Commissioner?s House. Open 9.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Last admissions 4:30 p.m. Admission: $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 children, members free. Museum information: ( 234-1333, or email marmuselogic.bm.

Crisson & Hind Fine Art Gallery: Hand-carved African sculptures by master Shona artists of Zimbabwe, inc. stone heads, animals, abstracts. Second floor, Crisson Building, 71 Front Street. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday. ( 295-1117, fax 295-1125.

The Interim located on the corner of King and Reid Streets. Open: Wednesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ( 292-3028.

Kafu Gallery: Further information: ( 295-5238, e-mail infokafu.bm or visit www.kafuhairandgallery.bm.

Masterworks Foundation Museum of Bermuda Art, Botanical Gardens, Paget: Rose Garden Gallery: Johanna Flath. Until May 18. Next artist: Al Seymour, Sr. (oils and water colours) May 19-June 1. Gallery hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 12 noon Saturdays. Admission free. Further information: ( 236-2950 or visit www.bermudamasterworks.com.

Masterworks Foundation Museum of Bermuda Art, Botanical Gardens, Paget: West Gallery: ?Ride the Wave? - pastels paintings of Bermuda waterfront locations by artist-in-residence Dean Walker. Exhibition continues through May 17. Further information: ( 236-2950.

Masterworks at BF&M foyer: Vintage Bermuda travel posters. Pitts Bay Road, Pembroke. Open during normal business hours. Admission free.

Masterworks Foundation at Camden House, Botanical Gardens, Paget. Paintings from the Bermudiana Collection. Open Tuesdays and Fridays 12 noon to 2 p.m. Further information: ( 236-2950. Admission free.

Masterworks at Colonial Insurance Foyer Gallery: ?Recent Gifts and Acquisitions? (fiscal year 2003-2004) plus Dr. Pestana?s lead soldiers exhibit. Open Monday to Friday 8.30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission free.

Rock Island Coffee Shop: For information ( 296-5241.

REGULAR EVENTS/SERVICES

ADULT/CHILD ABUSE

Child and Family Services Child abuse referral line to help facilitate intake ( 278-9111 8.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. After hours ( 911 for Police to contact on-call social worker.

Coalition for the Protection of Children Advice for anyone who is concerned about/suspects a child is being abused. 24-hour hotline service ( 295-1150. Confidentiality assured.

Physical Abuse Centre Housing and recovery support for abused women and their children. Office: ( 292-4366. For 24-hour hotline service ( 297-8278.

CHILDREN/YOUNG PEOPLE

Bermuda Islands Association of the Deaf offers: 1. Professional consultants in deaf education. 2. Educational consultation/counselling for parents of deaf and hard-of-hearing children. 3. Tutoring for deaf/hard-of-hearing students. 4. Sign language classes. 5. Teletypewriters (TTYs) and other communication signallers for the deaf/hard of hearing for sale/rent. Membership: anyone with genuine interest in deaf community?s welfare. Fee: monthly $10, yearly $90. Further information: Fax/TDD 238-8116 or e-mail biadtherock.bm.

Bermuda Rainbow Guides TUESDAYS: After-school activities for girls aged five to seven. Introduction to Guide Association, St. Mark?s Church Hall, Smith?s, 6 p.m. Further information: ( 292-0675.

Bermuda Riding for the Disabled MONDAY TO FRIDAY at Windreach Village, 57 Spice Hill Road, Warwick. Equestrian therapy programme for children with special needs. Volunteers required in all areas, particularly during the school day. Horse experience unnecessary but helpful. Donations welcomed. Further information: ( 238-7433, fax 238-7434.

Bermuda Boys? Brigade FRIDAYS: Activities programmes at St. Paul?s Christian Education Centre, Middle Road, Paget. Ages five to 11: 6.30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Ages 11 to 16 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Further information: David Semos ( 236-9349, cell 336-9769 or visit website http://bermudaboysbrigade.free.bm

Bermuda Girls in Training: FRIDAYS: Meeting, Wesley Methodist Church Hall, Church Street, Hamilton, 7.15 p.m. to 9 p.m. Non-denominational female youth group. New members aged 10 [[1/2]] to 18 welcome. Further information: ( 292-0418.

Bermuda Zoological Society FRIDAYS: Animal storytime for children aged two to six with an adult companion, 11.15 a.m. to 11.45 a.m. Admission: BZS members free, others pay regular prices. Pre-school groups must book ahead ( 293-2727, ext. 133.

WindReach Recreational Village MONDAY TO SATURDAY: Fully accessible recreational facility at 57 Spice Hill Road, Warwick for special needs and able bodied communities. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. To book petting zoo tours, sensory room, birthday parties, hall rentals, camp ground ( 238-2469.

Committee of 25 for Handicapped Children Registered charity providing aid for handicapped children. Further information: ( 292-4324 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday between 8.30 a.m. and 12 noon

Institute for Child and Family Health Treatment for children and their families suffering effects of psychological trauma. ( 295-1150.

La Leche League of Bermuda Free information, encouragement and support for pregnant and breastfeeding women. ( 236-1120.

P.A.R.E.N.T.S. Having trouble with your children? You?re not the only one. Meet with other parents, get new ideas. Further information: ( 292-6147.

The Centre MONDAY TO FRIDAY during school year: Kids? clubs (primary students) 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. ?C? Squad dance club (girls only) 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Boys? club and CUBI Girls? Club 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Indoor soccer/pool/table tennis/foozeball/air hockey 5.30 p.m. to 10 p.m. All at 3 Angle Street. Further information: ( 292-1343.

St. George?s Community Centre MONDAY TO FRIDAY: After-school programme for children aged five to 12: 3 p.m. to 5.30 p.m., 6 Old Military Road, St. George?s. Further information: ( 297-1754.

Tae Durham Assn. for Physically Challenged Children Liaises with other charities in helping disabled children with everyday needs not met by or available from larger charities. We also supply food items to needy households with children. Donations appreciated. Further information: Ivan Smith (238-2865, Pager 298-8778.

TS Bermuda Sea Cadet Corps FRIDAYS For boys/girls aged 12 to 18, 1 North Shore Road, Pembroke West (near Pembroke Community Centre), 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Volunteers needed. New members welcome. Further information: ( 292-8167, fax 236-4572.

Young Life Bermuda Activities programme: Wyldlife, St. George?s, FRIDAYS Wellington Baptist Church hall. Ages seven to ten: 6.30 p.m.; ages 11 to 14: 8 p.m. Wyldlife, Warwick ALTERNATE FRIDAYS, St. Mary?s Church Hall. Ages seven to 11: 7 p.m. Young Life in Pembroke FRIDAYS ?Living Waters,? Pitt?s Bay Road, 7 p.m. Ages 14 to 18. Further information all groups: ( 292-6365.

Youth to Youth of Bermuda FRIDAYS: Stonington Campus student centre, South Shore Road, Paget, 4.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Middle/high school students welcome. Further information: ( 295-2460.

COMMUNITY

Association of Canadians in Bermuda Regular social events to keep Canadian culture alive/meet fellow countrymen. Further information: visit website www.canadiansinbermuda.bm

Bermuda Junior Service League a women?s organisation promoting volunteerism, developing potential, improving the community. Contact Dawn Dunstan (president) at 332-2575 or e-mail bjslnorthrock.bm.

Bermuda Society for the Blind MONDAY TO FRIDAY: Sale of hand-made wickerwork, baskets, stools and other items, Beacon House, Dundonald Street, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All proceeds to the blind.( 292-3211.

Centre on Philanthropy Community resource providing directory of registered charities, library, newsletter/leaflets, workshops, guest speakers, technical support and advice/referrals for volunteers, donors and non-profit groups. Further information: ( 236-7706 or Fax: 236-7693.

Meals on Wheels MONDAY TO WEDNESDAY, FRIDAYS: Meals delivered to seniors/shut-ins. Further information: ( 236-1815.

St. George?s Community Centre St. George?s Community Centre DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAYS: Evening programmes from 5 p.m. Further information: ( 297-1754.

ENVIRONMENT

Bermuda Audubon Society Hotline To report environmental problems (especially in connection with birds) ( 292-1920 or 235-5513.

Bermuda Bluebird Society Hotline For assistance with questions and problems ( 238-0168.

Bermuda National Trust Hotline To report concerns on environmental matters MONDAY TO FRIDAY 8.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ( 236-6483.

Keep Bermuda Beautiful Hotline To report any littering seen through the Island ( 295-5142.

Ministry of the Environment, Parks Department To report any problems on Government-owned parklands or nature reserves: Park Rangers? office ( 236-5902 any time.

EVENT PLANNING

Bermuda Diary Free public service to help avoid planning conflicting major events. ( 236-3570 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.

HOBBIES/RECREATION

Bermuda Bridge Club FRIDAYS: 7 Pomander Road, Paget. Open game 8 p.m. Everyone welcome. Further information: ( 236-3496. During club hours ( 236-0551.

MEETINGS

Matilda Smith Williams Home Ladies? Auxiliary LAST FRIDAY each month: Meeting, St. Paul AME Church board room, Victoria Street, 5:30 p.m.

READING

Bermuda College Library DAILY except public holidays. Librarians available to assist in various ways. Opening hours: MONDAY TO THURSDAY 8.30 a.m. to 8.30 p.m., FRIDAYS 8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p: ( 239-4033, fax 239-4035.

Bermuda National Library Par-la-Ville Park, 12 Queen Street, Hamilton. Winter hours: MONDAY TO THURSDAY 8.30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; FRIDAYS 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; SATURDAY 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; SUNDAY 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Further information: ( 295-2905.

Bermuda Youth Library 74 Church Street, Hamilton. MONDAY TO THURSDAY 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., FRIDAYS 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., SATURDAYS 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Further information: ( 295-0487.

CedarBridge Academy Library Open to CBA students and their parents, MONDAY to FRIDAY 8 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Librarians available to offer wide variety of assistance. Parents of CBA students may check out books for reading pleasure/professional growth.

Mobile Library Service For schedule ( 295-2905.

SENIORS

Special People?s Club FIRST THREE FRIDAYS each month: Cathedral Hall, Church Street, 12.30 p.m. Further information: Myrtle Seaman ( 292-8576.

SIGHTSEEING

Anglican Cathedral Tower MONDAY TO SATURDAY: Spectacular views of Hamilton and beyond, Church Street, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission $3. Tickets from Cathedral shop.

Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo/Bermuda Zoological Society DAILY (except Christmas Day): Wildlife from oceanic islands in exhibits designed to inspire appreciation/care of island environments. Gift shop. Snacks. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Last admissions 4 p.m. Daily guided facility tour 1.10 p.m. Admission: adults $10, seniors and children $5. Under fives free (Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult). Members free with valid admission card. (293-2727.

Bermuda Botanical Society Visitors? Centre Botanical Gardens. Paget. MONDAY to FRIDAY open 9.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, FRIDAYS: Tours at 10.30 a.m., year-round weather permitting. Further information: ( 236-5291, fax 236-8970.

Bermuda Historical Society Museum MONDAY to SATURDAY Large collection of Bermudiana, inc. portraits, furniture, silver, ship models, clocks, National Library building (ground floor), Par-La-Ville Park, Queen Street. Open weekdays. Admission free, donations appreciated. Tour groups by appointment. ( 295-2487.

St. George?s Historical Society Museum: 18th Century dwelling displaying antique furniture/paintings. Printery features authentic reproduction of 14th century Gutenburg printing press. Kent Street. Open daily except weekends. From 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Admission: $2 for children and $5 for adults.

Bermuda Maritime Museum Commissioner?s House, Bermuda Maritime Museum at Dockyard. See exhibits: ?Bermuda?s Defense Heritage? showcases 350 years of local military history, ?Destination Bermuda? detailing Bermuda?s tourism history, and ?Bermuda Under Sail? that portrays the island?s maritime heritage in 19th-century art in this collaborative exhibition with Bermuda Archives featuring the Fay & Geoffrey Elliott Collection. uns until September 4. Open daily 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Last admission 4:30 p.m. Admission $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 children, free for members. Museum information tel. 234-1333, www.bmm.bm, e-mail marmuselogic.bm.

Bermuda National Trust Museums: Verdmont TUESDAY TO SATURDAY: Early 18th-century mansion featuring many Bermudian pieces, china and portraits. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission $5. Tucker House MONDAY TO SATURDAY Mid-18th century home commemorating prominent Tucker family, Water Street, St. George?s. Displays include tribute to Joseph Rainey, Bermuda barber/first black US Congressman; exemplary 18th century portraits, furniture, silver; archaeological exhibit; authentically furnished kitchen. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission $5. Globe Hotel: Exhibits documenting Bermuda?s role in American Civil War. Historic video. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission $5.

Combination ticket to all three museums $10, students $2 (ID required for college students); BNT members free with valid membership card. National Trust HQ MONDAY TO FRIDAY: ?Waterville? - 18th century house off Pomander Road, Paget. Two reception rooms and gardens open to public 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission free. Note: The Bermuda National Trust owns other historic homes and nature reserves. ( 236-6483 Monday to Friday.

Bermuda Railway Museum & Curiosity Shop TUESDAY TO FRIDAY: Bermuda Railway and narrow-gauge Astor Estate railway artefacts and memorabilia, 37 North Shore Road, Hamilton Parish, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission free.

Bermuda Rose Society DAILY: Repository Garden, grounds of ?Waterville? (Nat?l Trust HQ), Pomander Road, Paget. Admission free.

Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute: Uncover the mysteries of the sea at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute. Visit one of Bermuda?s finest collections of artifacts in the Teddy Tucker Shipwreck Gallery, and take home a unique souvenir from Oceans Gift Shop. Open: Daily 9am - 5pm, 10am - 5pm weekends (last suggested admission 4pm) Phone: 297-7314 Fax: 236-6141 email: infobuei.org website:www.buei.org .

Bermudian Heritage Museum TUESDAY TO SATURDAY Corner of York/Water Streets, St. George?s. Open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission: $4. Seniors/students aged seven and up $2. Children under seven free. Donations welcomed. Group tours pre-arranged. Gift shop. Further information: ( 297-4126.

Fort St. Catherine DAILY: St. George?s. Open 10 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Admission: adults $5, children under 12 (who must be accompanied by an adult) $2.

Gibbs Hill Lighthouse DAILY (except month of January): Spectacular views of the South Shore/Great Sound, Lighthouse Hill, Southampton. Open 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Admission: $2.50.

SPORTS

Bermuda Squash Racquets Association FRIDAYS: Club night (squash/socialising for members and guests), Middle Road, Devonshire, 6 p.m. ( 292-6881.

SUPPORT GROUPS

The Hangar Boutique located in the lower level of the Mid -Atlantic Wellness Institute (formerly St. Brendan?s Hospital). Open Monday to Friday, 11.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.Open to all, wheelchair accessible. All proceeds to programmes amenities for clients.Contact: 236-3770 ext 3208. No clothing donations taken during last week of November to second week of January.

Just Between Us MONTHLY: Informal self-help support group for women who have had breast cancer. Further information: Marian Holland ( 295-3051/Daisy McMaster ( 292-1522.

Lupus Association of Bermuda For information: Margaret Wade, support coordinator ( 234-1080, Amanda/Gladys Dill ( 293-0756.

Reach to Recovery 24-hour support line for women in any stage of breast cancer. Further information:( 236-4563.

Women?s Resource Centre Support for victims of rape and sexual assault. Interested persons welcome. Further information: ( 295-7273.

Sickle Cell Foundation Support group for all whose lives are touched by this disease. Further information: Ivena Laurenceo ( 293-8778 (days)/293-2317 (evenings).

Single Parents in Action Resource Group For information ( 291-5477 voice mail.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Alcoholics Anonymous FRIDAYS: Young & The Restless Group (closed, non-smoking), St. Paul?s Christian Education Centre, Middle Road, Paget, 5.30 p.m. Beginners? meeting (open, non-smoking), Turning Point, St. Brendan?s Hospital, Devon Spring Road, Devonshire, 7 p.m.

Friday Group (open, non-smoking), Ebenenzer Methodist Church hall, York Street, St. George?s: 8 p.m

Further information: ( 297-0965 or visit website ww.aa.bm

Narcotics Anonymous FRIDAYS: Better Late Than Never Group (closed except last Friday of month, no smoking/eating at closed meetings), 1st floor, BIU building, Union Street, 7 p.m. ( 293-0999.

THRIFT SHOPS

The Barn MONDAY TO SATURDAY: Drop-off days for clothing/household items/books, all in good repair 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 53 Devon Spring Road, Devonshire. Proceeds to the Hospitals Auxiliary of Bermuda. Note: Sale days Thursdays/Saturdays only. ( 236-3155.

The Bargain Box WEDNESDAYS, FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS: Serpentine Road, Pembroke, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds to Committee of 25 for Handicapped Children.

Hands of Love Mission Camp Hill, Southampton. MONDAY TO FRIDAY 10.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. SATURDAYS 12.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. Distribution of 2nd hand clothing/foodstuffs to the homeless/single parents. ( 238-7368

Hanger Boutique MONDAY, TUESDAY, FRIDAY: First floor, St. Brendan?s Hospital, Devonshire, 11.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. All proceeds in aid of patients. Closed public holidays. Further information: ( 236-3770.

Salvation Army Thrift Store 2nd hand clothing, furniture and more. TUESDAY to FRIDAY: 10 a.m. to 3.45 p.m. SATURDAYS: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 44 King Street, Hamilton. To donate furniture in good condition ( 292-8107 and we can collect. All other items must be dropped off at King Street between 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. TUESDAY TO SATURDAY.